Answering: How do the 2026 negative gearing changes shift the case for new-build co-living? Estimated reading time: 11 min read Yes, the 2026 negative gearing changes significantly strengthen the case for new-build co-living across Australia by creating a tax environment that favours new construction while purpose-built co-living delivers 8 to 11 percent gross yields that…
Answering: What happens if my specialist co-living property manager underperforms or goes out of business? Estimated reading time: 11 min read If your specialist co-living property manager underperforms or goes out of business in Melbourne, you can switch providers within 30 to 60 days while maintaining occupancy above 90 percent when proper backup protocols are…
Answering: Who is Yannick Ieko and why does Harmony Group focus exclusively on co-living investment? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Yannick Ieko leads Harmony Group, Australia’s co-living investment specialists, with a hand-picked team bringing 15 years of exclusive focus to 1B-certified co-living properties across Melbourne. The reason for this singular focus comes down to…
Answering: Can co-living properties be passed to my children as part of my estate and what are the tax implications? Estimated reading time: 11 min read Yes, co-living properties can be passed to your children as part of your estate in Australia, with tax implications varying significantly based on your ownership structure and state of…
Answering: How does co-living rental income compare to Airbnb short-term rental returns in 2026? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living delivers higher net rental income than Airbnb for most Melbourne investors in 2026, with consistent returns that outperform short-term rentals once you factor in actual occupancy rates and operating costs. The comparison works like…
Answering: What should I tell my accountant or financial planner who has not heard of co-living investment? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Yes, you can effectively explain co-living investment to your accountant or financial planner by providing three key documents: 1B certification proving council-approved compliance, rental comparables from Domain and REA Group verifying income…
For many Australians in their 50s and early 60s, the family home eventually becomes too much space. The kids move out. Entire bedrooms sit untouched for months. Maintenance costs keep climbing. Utility bills stay high. Yet despite all of that, many homeowners still hesitate to sell because they know the suburb itself continues growing in…
Written by Yannick Ieko, Co-founder & CEO of The Harmony Group. With over 15 years of experience across property, lending, SMSF, and SDA, Yannick has contributed to the delivery of hundreds of property projects across Australia and now leads the delivery of Harmony Group’s growing co-living portfolio.
Written by Yannick Ieko, Co-founder & CEO of The Harmony Group. With over 15 years of experience across property, lending, SMSF, and SDA, Yannick has contributed to the delivery of hundreds of property projects across Australia and now leads the delivery of Harmony Group’s growing co-living portfolio.
Written by Yannick Ieko, Co-founder & CEO of The Harmony Group. With over 15 years of experience across property, lending, SMSF, and SDA, Yannick has contributed to the delivery of hundreds of property projects across Australia and now leads the delivery of Harmony Group’s growing co-living portfolio.